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The Smart Community Podcast

Zoe Eather
Data Visualization
Data Storytelling
Community Engagement
Climate Change
Interactive Data Visualizations
Storytelling
Stormwater Management
Aboriginal Melbourne
City Of Melbourne
Gamification
Audience Engagement
Smart Cities
Data Privacy
Smart Community
Antarctica
Technology
Environmental Sustainability
Brisbane 2032 Olympics
Planet Labs
Green Line Master Plan

"Making Smart Communities that are Accessible, Liveable and Sustainable for All"​ The Smart Community Podcast is a hub where Smart and exciting people from all around the world come to discuss all things Smart City, Smart Town, Smart Region - anything that makes a place more liveable. Together we can create the Smart Community Collective. Disclaimer: All content is representative of personal opini... more

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Hi Smart Community friends,

We acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the lands on which we live, work and record this podcast and pay our respects to Elders past and present. We extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander pe... more

Hi Smart Community friends,

We acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the lands on which we live, work and record this podcast and pay our respects to Elders past and present. We extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander pe... more

Hi #SmartCommunity friends,

We acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the lands on which we live, work and record this podcast and pay our respects to Elders past and present. We extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander pe... more

Hi #SmartCommunity friends,

We acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the lands on which we live, work and record this podcast and pay our respects to Elders past and present. We extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander pe... more

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Recent Guests

Debbie Reynolds
Data privacy expert known as The Data Diva
Independent / The Data Diva
Episode: The Future of Data Privacy: Trust, Consent and Data Minimisation with Debbie Reynolds
Renee Wootton Tomlin
Aerospace engineer, commercial pilot, founder of New Era Energy
New Era Energy
Episode: The Future of Sustainable Aviation: First Nations Knowledge and Energy Sovereignty with Renee Wootton Tomlin
Felicity Furey
Engineer, founder, and author of The Future of Engineering Legacy by Design
WeAspire; Power of Engineering
Episode: The Future of Engineering: Designing with Care, Building with Purpose with Felicity Furey
Martin Tomitsch
Professor and head of the Transdisciplinary School at the University of Technology Sydney
University of Technology Sydney
Episode: The Future of Human-Centred Design: Design for Life with Prof. Martin Tomitsch
Lauren Streifer
Chief Executive of the Public Transport Association for Australia and New Zealand
Public Transport Association (Australia & New Zealand)
Episode: The Future of Public Transport: Making It the Obvious Choice, with Lauren Streifer
Colin Kinner
Founder of Startup OnRamp, startup training and mentoring program for early-stage founders
Startup OnRamp
Episode: The Future of Startups: Innovation, AI & Community Impact with Colin Kinner
Melanie Thewlis
Full-stack web designer at the City of Melbourne, specializing in interactive data visualizations.
City of Melbourne
Episode: Interactive Data Visualisations in Smart Communities, with Melanie Thewlis
Michael Whereat
Smart Cities Lead for Sunshine Coast Council, with extensive experience in local government.
Sunshine Coast Council
Episode: Embedding Data Culture in Local Government, with Michael Whereat
Professor Pascal Perez
Director of the Australian Urban Research Infrastructure Network, with extensive experience in urban systems and infrastructure.
Australian Urban Research Infrastructure Network
Episode: Communicating Research Outcomes in Smart Communities, with Professor Pascal Perez

Host

Zoe Ether
Host of The Smart Community Podcast; focused on smart cities, data storytelling, and community engagement.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 43 ratings
  • Smart Love

    Okay I'm the host, but I love having these conversations with #smart people. I hope you enjoy them too. :)

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Zoe Eather
    Australia6 years ago
  • 🧐

    Interesting

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    D Fuss
    Australia6 years ago
  • Brilliant

    Fantastic episode. Lots of practical examples and solutions. Well done Zoe and Rachel

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    RASTH
    Australia8 years ago
  • Go to for all things smart cities

    Fantastic podcast that draws from a diverse and interesting group of smart city enthusiasts and experts. It is my weekly go-to for what’s new in the smart cities world and to keep up to date with new trends and technology. Zoe is an enthusiastic and thoughtful host, who is able to engage with her interviewees to zero in on the most important topics of the day for her audience.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    HendryX Australia
    Australia8 years ago
  • Passionate, thoughtful podcast on Smart Cities

    I have the chance to listen to several podcasts and really enjoy the passion from Zoe in discovering the world of Smart Cities - keep it up!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Roly09
    Australia8 years ago

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Listeners appreciate the breadth of topics and real-world examples from diverse experts.
Diverse guests and practical insights make this a must-listen for anyone in smart city work.
The host connects with guests to surface the most relevant topics in smart communities.

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#173
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The Future of Engineering: Designing with Care, Building with Purpose with Felicity Furey
Q: Where to next for The Future of Engineering?
Plans include launching a companion podcast and leveraging the book as a textbook to spark debates in universities worldwide, expanding school programs, and running next-gen innovation workshops to broaden the conversation around human-centered engineering.
The Future of Engineering: Designing with Care, Building with Purpose with Felicity Furey
Q: What gives you hope about the next generation of engineers?
The next generation is showing a strong desire for purpose and boundary-setting, pushing for human-centered goals, and demanding pathways that align engineering work with meaningful social impact, which bodes well for retention and long-term transformation.
The Future of Engineering: Designing with Care, Building with Purpose with Felicity Furey
Q: What does Legacy by Design actually mean?
Legacy by Design means placing the human element at the center of engineering decisions, embedding human well-being, Indigenous learning, and regenerative thinking into project frameworks so outcomes endure beyond the initial design life.
The Future of Human-Centred Design: Design for Life with Prof. Martin Tomitsch
Q: Thanks for taking us on that journey. Can you give us a little bit of a 101 on what human-centred design is?
Human-centred design is an iterative process that starts with understanding people and their needs, develops prototypes, tests with users, and cycles through iterations to deliver a product that serves real human needs, while expanding into related areas like ethical and responsible design through approaches like life-centered design.
The Future of Startups: Innovation, AI & Community Impact with Colin Kinner
Q: What should new founders understand about using AI safely and effectively in their ventures?
The host and Colin stress starting with context, training AI with your data, using guardrails, and employing multiple AI agents to cross-check outputs to counter positivity bias and improve decision quality.

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A think-tank for smart, human-centered city making, this show gathers engineers, designers, policymakers, and researchers to explore how technology, data, and community engagement shape livable, accessible urban spaces. Topics across episodes center on sustainable infrastructure, public transport, data storytelling, and inclusive governance, with a persistent focus on real-world impact, equitable design, and regional empowerment. A standout trait is the breadth of perspectives—from First Nations energy sovereignty to AI-enabled startups—delivering practical insights for listeners aiming to influence policy, design better cities, or sponsor progressive urban initiatives.

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1. Debbie Reynolds
2. Renee Wootton Tomlin
3. Felicity Furey
4. Martin Tomitsch
5. Lauren Streifer
6. Colin Kinner
7. Melanie Thewlis
8. Michael Whereat

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